Desert Sky Montessori

(541)350-2090

www.dsmontessori.org

Charter School 168 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Desert Sky Montessori, located in Bend, Oregon, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating under the Bend-La Pine Schools district, the institution is dedicated to the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. The school emphasizes a child-centered approach that fosters independence, self-motivation, and a love for learning within mixed-age classrooms, allowing students to progress at their own pace while developing critical thinking and collaborative skills.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with the development of the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning alongside core subjects. By providing a prepared environment that encourages hands-on exploration and individualized instruction, Desert Sky Montessori aims to cultivate a sense of community and responsibility among its students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that prepares children for future academic success and lifelong personal growth.

168

Total Students

7.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Sky Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
144 (86.2%)
Two or More
12 (7.2%)
Hispanic
8 (4.8%)
Asian
2 (1.2%)
Black
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Phone:	(541)350-2090
Website:	http://www.dsmontessori.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Desert Sky Montessori
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	19
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	17
Grade 6	9

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Desert Sky Montessori
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	89	53%
Male	78	46.4%
Not Specified	1	0.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)